On paper, things should be looking up for Japan’s pharmaceutical wholesalers. Industry expectations are mounting that the average gap between NHI and market prices will narrow further in FY2026 from the previous year’s record low of 4.8%.A shrinking gap should…
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Eisai Nets Double-Digit Sales, Profit Growth on Core Products, Weak Yen
Eisai recorded double-digit growth in both revenue and operating profit in the April-September half of FY2026, buoyed by robust sales of its three flagship products and a weaker yen, with overseas markets led by the US driving the expansion. According…
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